Registered Nurse - Correctional
Downey, CA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,030/weekOverview
- Start Date09/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration16 weeks
- SettingCorrectional
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Correctional Nursing (RN) Los Padrinos Juvenile Court Health Services in Los Angeles County. This 16-week assignment involves providing nursing care within a juvenile correctional facility, with shifts scheduled during evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position requires a dedicated RN capable of working in a secured forensic environment and adhering to correctional healthcare protocols.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts; 8 hours per shift; 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active RN license; at least 2 years of experience in correctional or prison facility nursing; minimum of 1 year correctional RN experience; experience working with juvenile inmates preferred; comfortable working in a secured forensic/correctional environment; interacting with law enforcement personnel; current BLS certification; valid LA City Fire & Life Safety Card (must be LA City approved); ability to obtain LA County Employee Health Clearance; minimum of 0 years of experience beyond the specified correctional setting; background in correctional/prison facility nursing.
- Preferred Qualifications: Juvenile correctional experience.
- Additional Information: Candidates must be fully committed to the entire 16-week assignment. Time-off requests are subject to approval by the Nurse Manager and are not guaranteed. Extended time off or holiday time off cannot be pre-approved during the assignment period.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Downey, CA
As a travel nurse in Downey, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Downey, CA is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 48°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Downey, CA, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Downey is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available.
- Downey has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air pollution.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Downey offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor activities are also abundant in the area.
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